1-OCTACOSANOL(557-61-9) is an alcohol. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of alcohols with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. Alcohols exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.

[Air & Water Reactions]

Insoluble in water.

[Fire Hazard]

Flash point data for this chemical are not available; however, 1-OCTACOSANOL is probably combustible.